Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting

Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a diplomatic journey to Cameroon, a central African nation currently experiencing conflict in its separatist region. The Pope's primary objective for the visit is to convey a message of peace and reconciliation to the affected areas. In addition to addressing the separatist conflict, Pope Leo XIV is slated to engage in discussions with Cameroonian President Paul Biya. The timing of this high-profile visit coincides with an announcement from separatist groups, who have declared a temporary three-day cessation of hostilities.